“Liz Truss Blasts Keir Starmer for Blocking Grooming Inquiry: ‘His Role Will Face Scrutiny!’
Liz Truss has accused Sir Keir Starmer of refusing to support a fully independent inquiry into grooming gangs, claiming Labour politicians could be implicated in the scandal. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Daily Express from Washington DC, the former Prime Minister described Labour’s response to the issue as “appalling” and suggested that the party fears alienating Muslim voters.
She referenced close election results for Labour MPs Jess Phillips and Wes Streeting and the election of four Islamist MPs as influencing Labour’s stance.
Ms. Truss also criticized Sir Keir’s past role as Director of Public Prosecutions, suggesting his actions will face scrutiny regarding the handling of grooming gang cases. She accused him of prioritizing political gain over the safety of vulnerable girls.
Truss highlighted what she sees as flaws in the UK’s political system, noting that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper lacks the authority to dismiss failing public officials. Comparing this to Donald Trump’s plans to reform the US civil service, she argued for similar changes in the UK.
Turning to Labour’s economic performance, Ms. Truss accused Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves of leading Britain toward bankruptcy, drawing parallels to the 1976 IMF bailout. She claimed that borrowing costs and the pound’s value have dropped due to Labour’s mismanagement but alleged Reeves receives lenient treatment from the media because of ideological bias.
Ms. Truss expressed admiration for Donald Trump’s leadership, claiming he “loves Britain more than Keir Starmer.” She voiced support for Trump’s calls to “drain the swamp” and suggested a similar approach is needed in Britain. Predicting a “Trump-style revolution” in 2029, she argued the UK is heading for significant political change that could remove Labour from power.
Ms. Truss warned that Labour’s reluctance to implement necessary spending cuts risks pushing the country toward financial collapse. She echoed Kemi Badenoch’s call for a complete overhaul of the British state, urging the Conservative Party to focus on clear and actionable policies.
The former Prime Minister, who stepped down after 49 days in office following the economic fallout from her mini-budget, took aim at the differing treatment she and Rachel Reeves have received during economic crises, attributing it to media bias.
